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he present situation of our environment is of great concern due to the widespread pollution and over utilization of natural resources. The book mainly discusses about the earth, environment, and issues concerning both in addition
to pollution, ecosystem, and biodiversity. It provides a general approach toward the available energy resources, environmental-related problems, methods to improve the environment, and relationship between environment and society. It also includes an in-depth analysis of the various types of pollution. This book combines theory with the data, facts, and figures, and includes the necessary additional information in each chapter included. This book is meant for students of different branches of engineering and is based on thsyllabus of Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU). Summing up, this book is a valuable source of information concerning environment and related environmental topics. ISBN: 978-93-5004-280-9 | Pages: 216 | Author: Kogent Learning Solutions Inc. | Cover: Paperback
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Provides simple, clear, and concise language, which u makes the book easy and enjoyable to read Provides well-structured text, illustrative figures, and u tables to support the concepts wherever required Includes chapter objectives and advance organizer at the u beginning of each chapter to describe what the reader would learn in the chapter Includes comprehensive and detailed coverage of each u topic to meet the requirements of the target audience
Table of Contents
Earth and Environment
The Earth and Solar System | Composition of the Earth | Origin of Life on Earth | Environment and Its Segments | Natural Resources | Environmental Adaptations | Environmental Disasters | Global Issues Concerning Environment Uses | Causes of Water Pollution | Sources of Water Pollution | Pollutants in Water | Effects of Water Pollution | Measures to Control Water Pollution | Treatment of Domestic and Industrial Water Effluent Conservation of Water
Soil Pollution
Soil Profile | Soil Formation and Its Types | Types of Soil Pollution | Sources of Soil Pollution | Pollutants in Soil | Effects of Soil | Pollution | Measures to Control Soil Pollution
Energy
Consumption of Energy | Sources of Energy | Conservation of Energy | Energy Scenario of India | Balancing Energy and Environment
Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution | Sources of Noise Pollution | Measurement of Noise Pollution | Noise Measuring Instruments | Characteristics of Noise | Effects of Noise Pollution | Measures to Control Noise Pollution
Biodiversity
Definition of Biodiversity | Types of Biodiversity | Importance of Biodiversity | Benefits of Biodiversity | Threats to Biodiversity | Conservation of Biodiversity
Air Pollution
Air and Its Natural Constituents | Types of Air Pollution | Sources of Air Pollution | Air Pollutants | Effects of Air Pollution | Measures to Control Air Pollution
and more....
Water Pollution
Structure and Properties of Water | Sources of Water and Its
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